Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant D. Ditchburn, Royal Engineers

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed, in case of issue; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut.); together with a mounted set of three miniature dress medals - the ‘Victory’ with M.I.D. oakleaf, extremely fine (6) £650-700

M.C. London Gazette 16 September 1918. ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Throughout the operations this officer showed courage and initiative in rallying his own men and infantry under heavy fire. He took a large share in organising and leading two counter-attacks under machine-gun fire. In spite of eight days’ hard work and fighting, his spirits never flagged, and he encouraged all ranks by his example’.

M.I.D. London Gazette 14 December 1917 (Haig).

Sold with damaged named card box of issue for the Great War medals.